Role and Main Activities in METAGEN
As Lead Partner, UMFVBT is responsible for the strategic coordination and implementation of the METAGEN project.
Project Coordination: UMFVBT oversees the project’s smooth execution, facilitating communication and alignment among all partners and ensuring timely achievement of objectives.
Knowledge Transfer: Drawing upon its extensive expertise in Nanopore sequencing and bioinformatics, UMFVBT provides technical and methodological guidance to the University of Szeged and ONCOHELP.
Data Collection: UMFVBT leads the collection of 3,200 biological specimens, forming the project’s central research dataset for antimicrobial resistance studies.
Training and Capacity Building
UMFVBT organizes:
- Three one-day theoretical training sessions (online/on-site) for 12 ROHU participants each.
- Practical workshops on Nanopore sequencing workflows.
- A professional dissemination event for laboratory specialists, residents, and clinicians, presenting key project findings and promoting innovative diagnostic workflows.
Resistance Gene Database: UMFVBT will establish a comprehensive Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Gene Database, serving as a long-term scientific resource for both research and clinical applications.
Project Management and Quality Assurance: Through its experienced Research and Grants Department, UMFVBT ensures that all project activities adhere to EU standards of transparency, accountability, and scientific excellence.
Project team
Project manager – Prof. Iulia Andreea Pînzaru
Medical expert in public health – Prof. Sorin Ursoniu
Medical expert in metagenomics – Prof. Ioan Ovidiu Sîrbu
Medical expert in molecular diagnostic – Prof. Cătălin Valer Marian
Pharmacist – Lect. Aimee-Rodica Chiș
Medical expert in microbiology – Prof. Monica Sorina Licker
Specialist in Clinical Laboratory (microbiology, hematology, biochemistry) – Prof. Delia Muntean
Medical expert in bacteriology & virology – Assist. Corina Mușuroi
Medical expert in bacteriology – Prof. Florin George Horhat
Medical expert in microbiology – Lect. Iulia Cristina Bagiu
Medical expert in microbiology – Assoc. Prof. Hogea Elena
Financial manager – Ec. Mihaela Maria Stepan
Procurement manager – Ec. Gabriela Cristina Ursan
Assistant manager – Ioana Valeria Neațu
Biologist, PhD student – Paula Ciordaș
Pharmacist, PhD student – Mirabela Romanescu
Medical doctor, PhD student – Izmendi Oana